How to Design a Greeting Card with Buttons

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Why go for a regular old greeting card when you could design a homemade card using button art? Quirky or colorful buttons are a great way jazz up a greeting card and give it that three-dimensional appeal. You don’t need an art degree to make this card a masterpiece--just some creativity and a few supplies.

Fold cardstock in half. Or create the card shape and size using the heavy cardstock. You only want to use heavy cardstock because even though the buttons are lightweight, they will add some weight to the card--only heavy material can support them. Also, when using hot glue you will need strong material in order to avoid having bleed through the card.

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Create/plan your design. Instead of just gluing buttons on the card, go into the design with a plan. Consider the overall message (such as “Happy Birthday”) and card size. Also, determine if you plan to create an abstract design or something more traditional, like a birthday cake or balloons.

Sketch the design directly on the card using pencil. Make light sketch marks to use as your guide. You can erase any remaining marks after the card has been completed.

Map out where the buttons will be placed. Obtain a general idea of button placement by laying them along the sketch without gluing them in place. This way you can see what your design might look like without making a commitment.

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